Roosevelt High School

Summary:

Roosevelt High School is a public high school in Washington, DC, serving 913 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Roosevelt High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American (52.46%) and Hispanic (45.89%) students compared to surrounding schools, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of DC high schools, with a ranking between 23-31 out of 34 schools in recent years. Its performance on standardized tests, such as PARCC and DC CAPE, is significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.7% of Roosevelt students were proficient or better in DC CAPE/English II, compared to 37.2% for DCPS and 33.5% for the District of Columbia. Additionally, Roosevelt High School has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 64% to 76.9% in recent years, lower than nearby schools like Coolidge High School (83% in 2022-2023) and Columbia Heights Education Campus (77.2% in 2022-2023).

Despite increased per-student spending, from $22,286 in 2019-2020 to $33,243 in 2022-2023, which is higher than surrounding schools, Roosevelt High School has not yet seen the desired improvements in student outcomes. Comparing the school to higher-performing nearby schools, such as District of Columbia International School and Washington Latin PCS - Upper School, highlights the potential for Roosevelt to improve with the right strategies and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4301 13th St. NW
       Washington, DC  20011


(202) 576-6130

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $33,243 Help


Feeder schools for Roosevelt High School:

Elementary:    Barnard Elementary School
    Bruce-Monroe Elementary School at Park View
    John Lewis Elementary School
    Powell Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  913

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.5%
Hispanic:
45.9%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roosevelt High School ranks worse than 91.2% of high schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 15th among 17 ranked high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.5%), Hispanic (45.9%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School is 11.1, which is the 6th best among 17 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt High School is $33,243, which is the 6th highest among 17 high schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt High School 31st of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Roosevelt High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roosevelt High School

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Rank History for all students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.61 16th 30 46.7%
2011 22.38 21st 31 32.3%
2012 15.87 25th 31 19.4%
2014 12.91 31st 35 11.4%
2015 23.70 26th 29 10.3%
2016 26.46 23rd 31 25.8%
2017 30.14 22nd 34 35.3%
2018 27.49 25th 34 26.5%
2019 29.12 23rd 34 32.4%
2022 23.58 27th 30 10.0%
2023 24.39 28th 34 17.6%
2024 20.37 31st 34 8.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.90 6th 8 25.0%
2019 49.75 3rd 10 70.0%
2023 23.14 5th 5 0.0%
2024 20.88 6th 6 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.62 25th 26 3.8%
2019 27.63 19th 25 24.0%
2023 29.04 7th 10 30.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.48 22nd 30 26.7%
2024 22.51 26th 28 7.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 22nd 32 31.3%
2019 29.71 20th 31 35.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.20 20th 33 39.4%
2019 34.68 21st 31 32.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.55 26th 33 21.2%
2019 28.37 26th 32 18.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 19th 34 44.1%
2019 33.95 21st 33 36.4%
2022 21.39 16th 18 11.1%
2023 26.53 21st 27 22.2%
2024 21.23 26th 28 7.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roosevelt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 10th 11 9.1%
2019 21.51 12th 13 7.7%
2023 15.02 13th 13 0.0%
2024 13.32 13th 13 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Roosevelt High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 1159 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1186
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1286 1286
1990 0 911 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 928
1991 0 885 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 912
1992 0 889 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1993 0 915 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1994 1 1222 13 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1272
1995 2 783 4 109 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1996 2 783 4 109 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1997 2 670 8 128 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1998 3 689 6 135 1 n/a n/a 0 834
1999 1 609 4 137 2 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 0 555 5 141 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2001 3 563 5 141 2 n/a n/a 0 714
2002 0 644 3 174 0 n/a n/a 0 821
2003 0 644 3 174 0 n/a n/a 0 821
2004 0 612 1 180 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2005 0 612 4 191 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2006 0 621 4 182 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2007 0 573 4 154 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2008 0 713 8 212 1 n/a n/a 0 934
2009 0 552 4 177 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2010 2 484 3 195 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2011 1 479 3 133 1 3 2 0 622
2012 2 367 3 121 1 1 1 0 496
2013 1 328 2 135 5 1 1 0 473
2014 3 299 1 130 3 1 1 0 438
2015 6 293 0 176 1 0 0 0 476
2016 5 301 1 173 0 0 2 0 482
2017 6 360 1 299 1 0 1 0 668
2018 5 321 4 363 1 0 4 0 698
2019 3 316 4 318 0 0 4 0 645
2020 1 370 4 390 0 0 2 1 768
2021 5 416 5 323 0 0 3 0 752
2022 6 432 4 354 0 0 1 0 797
2023 6 479 4 419 0 0 4 1 913

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Roosevelt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1186 70.0 16.9 n/a
1989 1286 76.0 16.9 5.3
1990 928 72.0 12.8 4.7
1991 912 64.0 14.2 9.3
1992 914 60.0 15.2 5.1
1993 939 56.0 16.8 16.1
1994 1272 85.0 15.0 16.2
1995 898 70.0 12.8 59
1996 898 70.0 12.8 59
1997 808 40.0 20.2 31.8
1998 834 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 753 69.0 10.9 n/a
2000 703 57.6 12.2 41.4
2001 714 66.0 10.8 40.8
2002 821 n/a n/a 47.6
2003 821 n/a n/a 47.6
2004 793 67.0 11.8 46.2
2005 807 57.0 14.2 56.5
2006 807 60.0 13.5 42.4
2007 731 55.0 13.3 51.6
2008 934 88.0 10.6 54.6
2009 733 64.3 11.4 72.3
2010 684 66.0 10.3 79.5
2011 622 53.0 11.7 71.7
2012 496 47.0 10.5 73.6
2013 473 47.5 9.9 49.3
2014 438 43.0 10.1 99.3
2015 476 60.0 7.9 100
2016 482 53.0 9.0 100
2017 668 57.5 11.6 n/a
2018 698 55.0 12.6 n/a
2019 645 60.0 10.7 n/a
2020 768 65.0 11.8 n/a
2021 752 74.7 10.0 n/a
2022 797 67.9 11.7 n/a
2023 913 82.0 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Roosevelt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1186 70.0 16.9 n/a
1989 1286 76.0 16.9 5.3
1990 928 72.0 12.8 4.7
1991 912 64.0 14.2 9.3
1992 914 60.0 15.2 5.1
1993 939 56.0 16.8 16.1
1994 1272 85.0 15.0 16.2
1995 898 70.0 12.8 59
1996 898 70.0 12.8 59
1997 808 40.0 20.2 31.8
1998 834 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 753 69.0 10.9 n/a
2000 703 57.6 12.2 41.4
2001 714 66.0 10.8 40.8
2002 821 n/a n/a 47.6
2003 821 n/a n/a 47.6
2004 793 67.0 11.8 46.2
2005 807 57.0 14.2 56.5
2006 807 60.0 13.5 42.4
2007 731 55.0 13.3 51.6
2008 934 88.0 10.6 54.6
2009 733 64.3 11.4 72.3
2010 684 66.0 10.3 79.5
2011 622 53.0 11.7 71.7
2012 496 47.0 10.5 73.6
2013 473 47.5 9.9 49.3
2014 438 43.0 10.1 99.3
2015 476 60.0 7.9 100
2016 482 53.0 9.0 100
2017 668 57.5 11.6 n/a
2018 698 55.0 12.6 n/a
2019 645 60.0 10.7 n/a
2020 768 65.0 11.8 n/a
2021 752 74.7 10.0 n/a
2022 797 67.9 11.7 n/a
2023 913 82.0 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Roosevelt High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,608 (10.9%) $21,281 (89.1%) $23,889
2020 $2,355 (10.6%) $19,931 (89.4%) $22,286
2021 $3,617 (14.6%) $21,208 (85.4%) $24,826
2022 $4,591 (17.4%) $21,821 (82.6%) $26,412
2023 $4,292 (12.9%) $28,951 (87.1%) $33,243

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 34 High schoolsRanks 28th of 34 High schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Geometry (Roosevelt High School)02.6
 2.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)28.820.2
 8.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)27.122.1
 5%
10th Grade Geometry (Roosevelt High School)4.42.2
 2.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)13.17.9
 5.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)12.26.7
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Roosevelt High School)7.414.8
 7.4%
   End of Course English II (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.636.9
 1.7%
   End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)33.733.8
 0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Roosevelt High School)3.62.2
 1.5%
   End of Course Geometry (District of Columbia Public Schools)20.114.2
 5.9%
   End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)17.212.8
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645913
 41.6%
African American316479
 51.6%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic318419
 31.8%
Pacific Islander00
White36
 100%
Two or More Races44


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Students at Roosevelt High School are 52% African American, 46% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 913 students attended Roosevelt High School.

Roosevelt High School ranks in the bottom 8.8% of District Of Columbia high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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